Psalm 143 | Liturgical Calendar

1

Hear my prayer, O Lord, and consider my supplications; *

hearken to me, for your truth and righteousness’ sake.

2

Enter not into judgment with your servant, *

for in your sight shall no one living be justified.

3

For the enemy has persecuted my soul; he has smitten my life down to the ground; *

he has laid me in the darkness, like those who have been long dead.

4

Therefore my spirit faints within me, *

and my heart within me is desolate.

5

Yet I remember the time past; I muse upon all your works; *

indeed, I meditate on the works of your hands.

6

I stretch forth my hands to you; *

my soul gasps for you as a thirsty land.

7

Hear me, O Lord, and very soon, for my spirit grows faint; *

hide not your face from me, lest I be like those who go down into the pit.

8

O let me hear your loving-kindness in the morning, for in you have I put my trust; *

show me the way that I should walk in, for I lift up my soul unto you.

9

Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies; *

for I flee unto you to hide me.

10

Teach me to do the thing that pleases you, for you are my God; *

let your loving Spirit lead me forth into the land of righteousness.

11

Revive me, O Lord, for your Name’s sake; *

and for your righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.

12

Of your goodness slay my enemies, *

and destroy all those who afflict my soul, for I am your servant.